Get Involved or Volunteer

Make a Difference: Volunteer

Do you want to get involved? Each year the SWP offers dozens of opportunities for volunteers to get involved in local conservation, monitoring or education projects. These include everything from dune restoration to invasive plant removal, taking kids on field trips or restoring important fish habitat, monitoring streams or helping at a community waste collection event.

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Lake Superior Volunteer Corps!

Join Our Sustainable Tourism Project: Be Part of the Solution!

Ready for an adventure that leaves a lasting impact? Dive into the heart of conservation with the Governor's award-winning SWP Superior Volunteer Corps! This isn't just any volunteer opportunity—it's your chance to engage in dirty, sweaty, but incredibly rewarding work that benefits our community and the environment.

Join us on June 14th and 28th, July 12th and 26th and August 9th and 23rd!

Check back for specific events and meeting locations! All events start at 10:00.

Why Join?

  • Make a Difference: Each project offers a unique chance to contribute to sustainable tourism efforts.
  • Meet Like-minded Individuals: Come join the fun and connect with others who share your passion for making a difference.
  • Flexible Participation: No need to sign up—just show up! Our events kick off at 10am, ready for you to join in.

Upcoming Dates

Each event introduces a new project, ensuring that every experience is unique and exciting. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the world of environmental stewardship, your participation is invaluable. Be part of the solution and see the direct impact of your efforts on our beloved community and its natural surroundings.

  • Community Beach Clean-Up
  • Trail Building and Maintenance
  • Coastal Resiliency
  • Climate Adaptation
  • Native Tree Planting
  • Sustainable Tourism and the Arts!

June 14

Help Build Sustainable Trails and Sustainable Tourism!

Join the GLCC on Sugarloaf Mountain!

Join SWP’s Lake Superior Volunteer Corps (LSVC) and the Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) at Sugarloaf Mountain on Friday, June 14th at 10 AM.

Volunteers should expect to walk up and down the mountain multiple times; appropriate outdoor attire should be worn.

June 28

Help remove invasive species and plant native flowers!

Join SWP’s Lake Superior Volunteer Corps (LSVC) and the Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) at the new city pier (behind One Marquette Place, 401 S Lakeshore Blvd) on Friday, June 28th at 10 AM.

Volunteers should expect to pull invasive species and weeds while planting native flowers and seeds; work gloves and outdoor attire should be worn.

July 12

Help protect the Lake Superior shoreline by planting beach grass!

Join SWP’s Lake Superior Volunteer Corps (LSVC) and the Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) at McCarty’s Cove on Friday, July 12th at 10 AM to plant native beach grass. Beach grass plays a crucial role is stabilizing sand dunes, preventing erosion, and providing habitat for wildlife.

Gloves and trowels will be provided.

July 26

Help protect the Lake Superior shoreline by planting beach grass!

Join SWP’s Lake Superior Volunteer Corps (LSVC) and the Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) at the Crescent Street Beach on Friday, July 26th at 10 AM to plant native beach grass. Beach grass plays a crucial role is stabilizing sand dunes, preventing erosion, and providing habitat for wildlife.

Look for the GLCC crew at the lifeguard stand closest to the Crescent Street parking lot.

Gloves and trowels will be provided.

August 9

Help Improve Eagle’s Nest Community Forest!

Join SWP’s Lake Superior Volunteer Corps (LSVC) and the Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) at Eagle’s Nest Community Forest on Friday, August 9th at 10 AM to help maintain the Eagle’s Nest Community Forest trail and join Citizens for a Clean and Safe Lake Superior at 12 PM for a wetland walk.

Look for the GLCC crew at the roadside pullout off County Road 550, right before Eagle’s Nest Road.

 

August 23

Row the Spark and Monitor Lake Superior Water Quality

Help the SWP conduct climate monitoring and Lake Superior water quality monitoring! Join SWP’s Lake Superior Volunteer Corps (LSVC) and the Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) and help conduct monitoring from the community-built Spark rowboat!

Meet outside the Marquette Yacht Club (201 Main St, Marquette, MI 49855) at 10 AM on Friday, August 23rd to participate.